Elin Hilderbrand is a best-selling American author, well-known for her romance novels and chick lit. She was born in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, and spent a significant amount of time traveling before finally settling on Nantucket Island, which has since become the primary setting for her novels. Hilderbrand has a deep connection to Nantucket, having first discovered its magic in July 1993. She has created a happy island life for herself and her family, which includes her husband and three children.
Hilderbrand is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and further honed her writing skills at the prestigious graduate fiction workshop at the University of Iowa. Before becoming a full-time writer, she taught and wrote at the Writers’ workshop hosted by the University of Iowa. Her educational background and extensive traveling have greatly influenced her writing, providing her with a wealth of experiences to draw from.
Hilderbrand’s novels are all set on Nantucket Island in Massachusetts, where she currently resides. She has not created any series, focusing instead on standalone novels. Her writing is set against the backdrop of Nantucket’s picturesque landscapes and idyllic atmosphere, offering her readers a chance to escape into a world of love, romance, and personal growth. The island’s unique charm and beauty have become an essential part of Hilderbrand’s storytelling, captivating readers and drawing them into the lives of her characters.
In addition to her love for Nantucket, Hilderbrand enjoys various hobbies and pastimes that enrich her life and inspire her writing. She is an avid runner and finds inspiration in writing at the beach. Her family is also an essential part of her life, and she cherishes picnics at Eel Point with her three children. Hilderbrand’s connection to her family, her love for Nantucket, and her dedication to her craft have all contributed to her success as a best-selling author. Here's to Us is her seventeenth novel, showcasing her ability to create captivating stories that resonate with readers.
28 Summers Books
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Title
Year
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1
28 Summers
2020
2
The Sixth Wedding
2021
Nantucket Books
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Title
Year
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1
A Summer Affair
2008
2
The Castaways
2009
3
The Perfect Couple
2018
4
Swan Song
2024
Winter Books
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Title
Year
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1
Winter Street
2014
2
Winter Stroll / Christmas on Nantucket
2015
3
Winter Storms
2016
4
Winter Solstice
2017
Paradise Books
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Title
Year
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1
Winter in Paradise
2018
2
What Happens in Paradise
2019
3
Troubles in Paradise
2020
Summer of Books
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Title
Year
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1
Summer of '69
2019
2
Summer of '79
2020
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
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1
The Beach Club
2000
2
Nantucket Nights
2002
3
Summer People
2003
4
The Blue Bistro
2005
5
The Love Season
2006
6
Barefoot
2007
7
The Island
2010
8
Silver Girl
2011
9
Summerland
2012
10
Beautiful Day
2013
11
The Matchmaker
2014
12
The Rumor
2015
13
Here's to Us
2016
14
The Identicals
2017
15
Golden Girl
2021
16
The Hotel Nantucket
2022
17
The Five-Star Weekend
2023
Short Stories/Novellas
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Title
Year
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1
The Surfing Lesson
2013
2
The Tailgate
2014
Short Story Collections
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Title
Year
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1
Endless Summer
2022
Elin Hilderbrand Anthologies
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Title
Year
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1
Reunion Beach: Stories Inspired by Dorothea Benton Frank